Sony RM-SC200 Operating Instructions PDF

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3-858-330-11(1)

Remote Commander

Operating Instructions

1996 by Sony Corporation

RM-SC200

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WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Installing the Batteries Slide open the battery compartment and install two size AA (R6) batteries matching the ] and } on the batteries with the ] and } on the battery compartment.

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Notes on the batteries Under normal conditions, batteries will

last up to three months. If the Remote Commander does not operate properly, the batteries might be worn out. When replacing batteries, replace both of them with new ones.

Do not mix old batteries with new ones or mix different types of batteries together.

If you take a long time replacing the batteries, or press any button during the battery replacement, the setting may be erased.

If the electrolyte inside the battery should leak, wipe the contaminated area of the battery compartment with a cloth and replace the old batteries with new ones. To prevent the electrolyte from leaking, remove the batteries when you plan to not use the Commander for a long period of time.

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About This Manual This Remote Commander is designed for operating the Sony S-Link compatible audio/video components.

The recommended system connection diagram This manual assumes that you connect the system as shown in the figure below.

Video out

A/V signal

RF in

Antenna

TV out S-Link/ CTRL S in

(See the note on page 6.)

(See the note on page 6.)

S-Link/ CTRL S out

S-Link/ CTRL S out

S-Link/ CTRL S out

TV in monitor out

Video in

A/V signal

A/V s

A

Video signal

Tape monitor in

Tape record out

MD audio in

MD Record out

CD audio in

Cable box

DBS tuner

TV

Receiver

Video in

Video in

Audio signal

Audio signal

S-Link/CTRL A1

Audio signal

Audio signal

Audio signal

Video in

Antenna

S-Link/ CTRL S in

S-Link/ CTRL S out

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Continued

(See the note on page 6.)

(See the note on page 6.)

(See the note on page 6.)

ink/ RL S out

S-Link/ CTRL S out

S-Link/ CTRL S out

monitor out

Video in

Video out

Video out

Tape monitor out

Tape record in

MD audio out

MD record in

CD audio out

S-Link/CTRL A1

A/V signal

A/V signal

Video signal

Tape monitor in

Tape record out

MD audio in

MD Record out

CD audio in

VCR

DVD player

TAPE deck

MD player/recorder

CD player

er

S-Link/CTRL A1

Video in

Video in

Audio signal

Audio signal

S-Link/CTRL A1

Audio signal

Audio signal

Audio signal

Antenna

S-Link/ CTRL S in

S-Link/ CTRL S in

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Setting up the Commander Before use, you need to set up the function buttons (VCR 1, VCR 2, and DBS/CATV).

Setting up the VCR 1 and VCR 2 buttons Assign the categories of your components to the VCR 1 and VCR 2 buttons.

About This Manual

Notes When the audio/video components(VCR,

DVD player, and DBS tuner) are not compatible with the S-Link system, switch the input of the TV manually.

Make sure to connect the audio components to the receiver when the components are not compatible with the S- Link system.

When the audio component (CD player, MD player, or tape deck) has a mechanical power switch, connect the AC power cord of the audio component to the switched AC outlet of the receiver.

Make sure that the power of the cable box is always on.

When the receiver is compatible with the VisionTouch system, you do not have to connect the S-Link/CTRL S in terminal of the receiver to the TV.

1 Make sure that the slide cover is closed. 2 While pressing down the VCR 1 or VCR

2 button, press the SYSTEM OFF button repeatedly. Each time you press the SYSTEM OFF button, the indication changes as follows;

n VTR 3 (for VHS VCR)

VTR 2 (for 8mm VCR)

VTR 1 (for VCR)

DVD (for Digital Video Disc player)

3 Release the VCR 1 or VCR 2 button when the category you want to assign appears.

Slide cover TV VCR1 VCR2

TV OFF

DBS/CATV

TUNER CD MD

MUTING VOL JUMP/ SHIFT

CH

TAPE

UNIT OFF SYSTEM OFF

VCR2

SYSTEM OFF

VCR1

n n n

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Setting up the DBS/CATV button Assign your component type to the DBS*/ CATV. DBS: Digital Satellite System Tuner.

1 Make sure that the slide cover is closed. 2 While holding down the DBS/CATV

button, press the SYSTEM OFF button repeatedly. Each time you press the SYSTEM OFF button, the indication changes between "DBS" (for DBS tuner) and "CATV" (for cable box).

3 Release the DBS/CATV button when the component you want to assign appears.

TV VCR1 VCR2

TV OFF

DBS/CATV

TUNER CD MD

MUTING VOL JUMP/ SHIFT

CH

TAPE

UNIT OFF SYSTEM OFF

DBS/CATV

SYSTEM OFF

Slide cover

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Brand

Sony

RCA

Code No.

01

02

Cable box codes

Brand

Hamlin/Regal

Jerrold/G.I.

Oak

Panasonic

Pioneer

Scientific Atlanta

Tocom

Zenith

Code No.

22, 23,24,25,26

01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 18

27, 28, 29

19, 20, 21

14, 15

09, 10, 11

16, 17

12, 13

Component code number DBS tuner codes

If the code listed above does not work, try the code from 31 to 41. There may be the code that works for your component.

Note The setting mode will be canceled if you do not press any of the buttons within 10 seconds during the mode setting procedure.

Setting the component code number When you operate the DBS tuner or cable box, you need to set the component code number.

INPUT SELECT

DISPLAY

TV/VTR

PIP

WEEKLY

CLEAR

EXIT

VOL

PIP CHPIP OFF

DAILYONCEVCR Plus+

SOUND FIELD

EXEGUIDEMENU/PROG

MODEGENREON/ OFF

ENTER

1

4

7

+10

2

5

8

0

3

6

9

TV OFFUNIT OFF SYSTEM OFF

TV VCR1 VCR2 DBS/CATV

TUNER CD MD TAPE

ENTER

SYSTEM OFF

INPUT SELECT

Numeric buttons

Slide cover

1 Open the slide cover. 2 While pressing down the INPUT

SELECT button, press the SYSTEM OFF button repeatedly. Each time you press the SYSTEM OFF button, the indication changes between "DBS" and "CATV."

3 Release the INPUT SELECT button when the component you want appears.

4 See "Component Code Number", and find the number in double figures for your component. If more than one code number is listed, use the number that's listed first to complete the steps that follow.

5 Enter the component's code number by pressing the numeric buttons. If you have made a mistake, enter the number in double figures successively.

6 Press the ENTER button.

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Using the Commander The Commander allows you to control most of your components' functions.

The button functions at any time

Continued

TV VCR1 VCR2

TV OFF

DBS/CATV

TUNER CD MD

MUTING VOL JUMP/ SHIFT

CH

TAPE

UNIT OFF SYSTEM OFF

SYSTEM OFF

UNIT OFF

Function buttons

Volume control buttons

Turning on the components Press the function button for each component.

Note on VCR 1 and VCR 2 button Press the VCR 1 or VCR 2 button. The component turns on. When you press the , or MENU/PROG button, the receiver input switches to the component and the component picture appears on the TV. The function buttons except for the VCR 1 and VCR 2 button turn on each component and switch the receiver input to the components respectively.

When you turn on a cable box When the power of the cable box is off, you cannot power on the cable box with the Commander. Make sure that the power of the cable box is always on.

Turning off the entire system Press the SYSTEM OFF button.

Turning off the components TV Press the TV OFF button.

Other component 1 Press the UNIT OFF button.

The UNIT indication appears and OFF appears.

2 Press the function button for each component within five seconds.

Note Hold down the UNIT OFF button and press the desired function button; the respective component will be on/off according to its current on/off mode.

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Using the Commander

The operative buttons for each component For details, refer to the instructions manual of each component. The marked buttons function for respective components.

VCR

TV

TV VCR1 VCR2

TV OFF

DBS/CATV

TUNER CD MD

MUTING VOL JUMP/ SHIFT

CH

TAPE

UNIT OFF SYSTEM OFF

INPUT SELECT

DISPLAY

TV/VTR

PIP

WEEKLY

CLEAR

EXIT

VOL

PIP CHPIP OFF

DAILYONCEVCR Plus+

SOUND FIELD

EXEGUIDEMENU/PROG

MODEGENREON/ OFF

ENTER

1

4

7

+10

2

5

8

0

3

6

9

TV OFFUNIT OFF SYSTEM OFF

TV VCR1 VCR2 DBS/CATV

TUNER CD MD TAPE

When you

Start recording

Reviewing

Cueing

Press the buttons simultaneously.

REC and

and 0

and )

INPUT SELECT

DISPLAY

TV/VTR

PIP

WEEKLY

CLEAR

EXIT

VOL

PIP CHPIP OFF

DAILYONCEVCR Plus+

SOUND FIELD

EXEGUIDEMENU/PROG

MODEGENREON/ OFF

ENTER

1

4

7

+10

2

5

8

0

3

6

9

TV OFFUNIT OFF SYSTEM OFF

TV VCR1 VCR2 DBS/CATV

TUNER CD MD TAPE

TV VCR1 VCR2

TV OFF

DBS/CATV

TUNER CD MD

MUTING VOL JUMP/ SHIFT

CH

TAPE

UNIT OFF SYSTEM OFF

Buttons for the receiver

Buttons for the TV Buttons for the receiver

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DVD

TV VCR1 VCR2

TV OFF

DBS/CATV

TUNER CD MD

MUTING VOL JUMP/ SHIFT

CH

TAPE

UNIT OFF SYSTEM OFF

INPUT SELECT

DISPLAY

TV/VTR

PIP

WEEKLY

CLEAR

EXIT

VOL

PIP CHPIP OFF

DAILYONCEVCR Plus+

SOUND FIELD

EXEGUIDEMENU/PROG

MODEGENREON/ OFF

ENTER

1

4

7

+10

2

5

8

0

3

6

9

TV OFFUNIT OFF SYSTEM OFF

TV VCR1 VCR2 DBS/CATV

TUNER CD MD TAPE

SET UP

ANGLE

DVD MENU

TITLE MENU

DBS tuner

Buttons for the TV

Buttons for the receiver

TV VCR1 VCR2

TV OFF

DBS/CATV

TUNER CD MD

MUTING VOL JUMP/ SHIFT

CH

TAPE

UNIT OFF SYSTEM OFF

INPUT SELECT

DISPLAY

TV/VTR

PIP

WEEKLY

CLEAR

EXIT

VOL

PIP CHPIP OFF

DAILYONCEVCR Plus+

SOUND FIELD

EXEGUIDEMENU/PROG

MODEGENREON/ OFF

ENTER

1

4

7

+10

2

5

8

0

3

6

9

TV OFFUNIT OFF SYSTEM OFF

TV VCR1 VCR2 DBS/CATV

TUNER CD MD TAPE

FAVORITE

FAVORITE

ALT AUDIO

Buttons for the TV

Button for switching TV/DBS

Buttons for the receiver

When you

Switch the function mode between DBS tuner and cable box

Press the buttons simultaniously.

DBS/CATV and SYSTEM OFF

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TV VCR1 VCR2

TV OFF

DBS/CATV

TUNER CD MD

MUTING VOL JUMP/ SHIFT

CH

TAPE

UNIT OFF SYSTEM OFF

INPUT SELECT

DISPLAY

TV/VTR

PIP

WEEKLY

CLEAR

EXIT

VOL

PIP CHPIP OFF

DAILYONCEVCR Plus+

SOUND FIELD

EXEGUIDEMENU/PROG

MODEGENREON/ OFF

ENTER

1

4

7

+10

2

5

8

0

3

6

9

TV OFFUNIT OFF SYSTEM OFF

TV VCR1 VCR2 DBS/CATV

TUNER CD MD TAPE

Cable box

Tuner

TV VCR1 VCR2

TV OFF

DBS/CATV

TUNER CD MD

MUTING VOL JUMP/ SHIFT

CH

TAPE

UNIT OFF SYSTEM OFF

INPUT SELECT

DISPLAY

TV/VTR

PIP

WEEKLY

CLEAR

EXIT

VOL

PIP CHPIP OFF

DAILYONCEVCR Plus+

SOUND FIELD

EXEGUIDEMENU/PROG

MODEGENREON/ OFF

ENTER

1

4

7

+10

2

5

8

0

3

6

9

TV OFFUNIT OFF SYSTEM OFF

TV VCR1 VCR2 DBS/CATV

TUNER CD MD TAPE

Buttons for the TV

Buttons for the receiver

Buttons for the TV

Using the Commander

When you

Switch the function mode between DBS tuner and cable box

Press the buttons simultaniously.

DBS/CATV and SYSTEM OFF

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CD player

Continued

TV VCR1 VCR2

TV OFF

DBS/CATV

TUNER CD MD

MUTING VOL JUMP/ SHIFT

CH

TAPE

UNIT OFF SYSTEM OFF

INPUT SELECT

DISPLAY

TV/VTR

PIP

WEEKLY

CLEAR

EXIT

VOL

PIP CHPIP OFF

DAILYONCEVCR Plus+

SOUND FIELD

EXEGUIDEMENU/PROG

MODEGENREON/ OFF

ENTER

1

4

7

+10

2

5

8

0

3

6

9

TV OFFUNIT OFF SYSTEM OFF

TV VCR1 VCR2 DBS/CATV

TUNER CD MD TAPE

When you

Start recording

Press the buttons simultaneously.

REC and

MD player

TV VCR1 VCR2

TV OFF

DBS/CATV

TUNER CD MD

MUTING VOL JUMP/ SHIFT

CH

TAPE

UNIT OFF SYSTEM OFF

INPUT SELECT

DISPLAY

TV/VTR

PIP

WEEKLY

CLEAR

EXIT

VOL

PIP CHPIP OFF

DAILYONCEVCR Plus+

SOUND FIELD

EXEGUIDEMENU/PROG

MODEGENREON/ OFF

ENTER

1

4

7

+10

2

5

8

0

3

6

9

TV OFFUNIT OFF SYSTEM OFF

TV VCR1 VCR2 DBS/CATV

TUNER CD MD TAPE

Buttons for the TV Buttons for the receiver

Buttons for the TV Buttons for the receiver

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TV VCR1 VCR2

TV OFF

DBS/CATV

TUNER CD MD

MUTING VOL JUMP/ SHIFT

CH

TAPE

UNIT OFF SYSTEM OFF

INPUT SELECT

DISPLAY

TV/VTR

PIP

WEEKLY

CLEAR

EXIT

VOL

PIP CHPIP OFF

DAILYONCEVCR Plus+

SOUND FIELD

EXEGUIDEMENU/PROG

MODEGENREON/ OFF

ENTER

1

4

7

+10

2

5

8

0

3

6

9

TV OFFUNIT OFF SYSTEM OFF

TV VCR1 VCR2 DBS/CATV

TUNER CD MD TAPE

Buttons for the TV Buttons for the receiver

When you

Stand by for recording

Start recording on the forward side

Start recording on the reverse side

Rewind and then start playback

Forwarding and then start playback

Switch the tape deck between A and B

Press the buttons simultaneously.

REC only

REC and

REC and

0 and

) and

JUMP/SHIFT only

Tape deck

Using the Commander

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Selecting the respective visual source component directly connected to the TV monitor

1 Press the TV button. 2 Open the slide cover. 3 While holding down the INPUT SELECT

button, press the desired numeric button.

TV VCR1 VCR2

TV OFF

DBS/CATV

TUNER CD MD

MUTING VOL JUMP/ SHIFT

CH

TAPE

UNIT OFF SYSTEM OFF

TV

INPUT SELECT

DISPLAY

TV/VTR

PIP

WEEKLY

CLEAR

EXIT

VOL

PIP CHPIP OFF

DAILYONCEVCR Plus+

SOUND FIELD

EXEGUIDEMENU/PROG

MODEGENREON/ OFF

ENTER

1

4

7

+10

2

5

8

0

3

6

9

TV OFFUNIT OFF SYSTEM OFF

TV VCR1 VCR2 DBS/CATV

TUNER CD MD TAPE

INPUT SELECT

Slide cover

Numeric buttons

Numeric buttons to be pressed while holding down the INPUT SELECT button.

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

The visual source components which are connected to the input jacks of the TV with the following indications will be selected.

TV tuner

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 3

VIDEO 4

VIDEO 5

VIDEO 6

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1 Press the TUNER button. 2 Open the slide cover. 3 While holding down the INPUT SELECT

button, press the desired numeric button.

Using the Commander Selecting a component directly connected to the receiver

TV VCR1 VCR2

TV OFF

DBS/CATV

TUNER CD MD

MUTING VOL JUMP/ SHIFT

CH

TAPE

UNIT OFF SYSTEM OFF

TUNER

INPUT SELECT

DISPLAY

TV/VTR

PIP

WEEKLY

CLEAR

EXIT

VOL

PIP CHPIP OFF

DAILYONCEVCR Plus+

SOUND FIELD

EXEGUIDEMENU/PROG

MODEGENREON/ OFF

ENTER

1

4

7

+10

2

5

8

0

3

6

9

TV OFFUNIT OFF SYSTEM OFF

TV VCR1 VCR2 DBS/CATV

TUNER CD MD TAPE

INPUT SELECT

Slide cover

Numeric buttons

Numeric buttons to be pressed while holding down the INPUT SELECT button.

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

+10

The components which are connected to the input jacks of the receiver with the following indications will be selected.

PHONO

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 3

TUNER

CD

TAPE 1

MD

TV

LD

DAT

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Precautions Do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to

qualified personnel only. Do not leave the unit in a location near

heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, moisture, rain or mechanical shock.

Do not use alcohol, benzine, or thinner to clean the cabinet.

If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit that are not covered in this manual, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Troubleshooting If you hook up or set up any of your components incorrectly, you may have problems using your entertainment system, including powering on/off components, or making components respond incorrectly to the commander. Try the following suggestions to solve these problems.

Operational problems If you have problems operating any of your components, check the following: If you press a button on the commander

and the component does not respond, point the commander directly at the TV and press the button again. If the component still doesnt respond, point the commander at the receiver and press the button again.

Switching the volume control function Normally the VOL+ and buttons function for adjusting the receivers sound volume. You can switch the functions of the VOL+ and buttons for adjusting the TVs sound volume.

TV VCR1 VCR2

TV OFF

DBS/CATV

TUNER CD MD

MUTING VOL JUMP/ SHIFT

CH

TAPE

UNIT OFF SYSTEM OFF

TV

VOL+/-

Slide cover

1 Make sure that the slide cover is closed. 2 Press the TV button. 3 Press the TV, VOL+, and VOL buttons

simultaneously. To switch back to the receivers sound volume, repeat the same procedure as above.

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Troubleshooting

Power on/off problems If you have problems powering on/off components that have mechanical (push-in type) power switches: Make sure these power switches are

always set to the on position (pushed in).

Check that each components AC power cord is connected to its respective switched AC outlet of the receiver.

TV sound problems If you do not hear the sound of the TV speaker: Make sure you connected the TVs audio

output to the receiver's audio input. If your TV has both fixed and variable

audio inputs, make sure you used the fixed audio input. Also, make sure your TV speakers are turned off.

You should hear the TV sound from the systems loudspeakers via the receiver, not the speakers of the TV. The receiver, not the TVs, controls the loudspeaker volume. To control the TV volume, set up the commander (see Switching the volume control function).

Cable box problems If you have problems with your cable box: If the cable box still does not work, check

with your cable company to see if they can provide you with a compatible box. (Some cable companies disable the IR capability of their boxes if you don't rent their specific remote control. Contact your cable company to make sure your cable box has its IR capability enabled.)

Make sure that the power of the cable box is always on.

When you power on/off the cable box, see Turning on the components.

If you have any other problems using your cable box, check the following: When operating the cable box, point the

commander at the cable box.

Setting up problems If the code listed first for your component

doesnt work, try all the codes listed for your component in the order in which they were listed.

Make sure the batteries youre using are not worn out, and that theyre inserted correctly. Note that the setting may be erased if you take a long time to replace the batteries.

Check that the component has infrared capability. For example, if your component didnt come with a remote control, it probably isnt capable of being controlled by a remote control.

When you clear all the settings of the commander, press and hold the VOL -, SYSTEM OFF, and UNIT OFF buttons successively.

Specifications Operatable distance

Approx. 7 m (23 ft.) (varies depending on the component of each manufacturer)

Power requirements Two size AA (R6) batteries (not supplied)

Battery life Approx. 3 months (varies depending on frequency of use)

Dimensions 56 x 24.7 x 196 mm (w/h/d) (2 1/4 x 1 x 7 3